Zelenskyy visits Berlin for talks with Merz on air defense

Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin for talks with Chancellor Merz, seeking more air defense missiles and energy support through winter ahead of US-led negotiations with Russia. Merz reiterated he sees no sign Russia is serious about a ceasefire and that Europe must help shape any peace deal.

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• Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting (Al Jazeera)
• Ukraine war: Merz doubts Russia is serious about a truce (DW)
• Merz sees no sign Russia is serious about a ceasefire as he and Zelenskyy call for Europe to help shape a peace deal (DW)
• Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits Germany for show of support ahead of peace talks (Reuters)
• Zelenskyy to make unexpected visit to Berlin for talks with Merz – Europe live (The Guardian)
• Zelenskyy arrives in Berlin for talks with Merz on air defense and energy support ahead of US-led negotiations with Russia (DW)
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to make surprise Berlin visit this Tuesday, Merz says (DW)

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